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Byline: MARK RILEY

08 Aug

BLOG: Six ways to preserve legacy through succession planning

published on August 8, 2024 - 4:45 PM

According to a study The Business Journal recently reported on, Fresno ranks second in the nation by percentage of businesses

08 Aug

BLOG: A banker offers thoughts on family business

published on August 8, 2023 - 2:40 PM

The Business Journal asked Mark Riley, market president for Bank of America in the greater Central Valley, for his thoughts

17 Feb

BLOG: Three business themes for 2023 and beyond

published on February 17, 2023 - 12:10 PM

As we move deeper into 2023, the business community is hoping to leave some of the disruptions we’ve all experienced

16 Feb

A digital world: What’s in store for 2022?

published on February 16, 2022 - 1:44 PM

As the effects of the coronavirus continue to reshape our world, 2022 will see several factors accelerating the shift to

24 Sep

Investing in Youth Employment Beyond Summer

published on September 24, 2021 - 9:07 AM

Fall is here and most teens and young adults are either returning to school or embarking on their first full-time

27 Jul

BLOG: Diversity, equity & inclusion is good business, critical to better future

published on July 27, 2021 - 9:00 AM

Nationwide, diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) awareness is at an all-time high, thanks in part to the social justice movements

05 Feb

BLOG – 2020 Hindsight: Five lessons as we kick-off 2021

published on February 5, 2021 - 1:26 PM

While Fresno County’s unemployment rate fell in November for the seventh straight month to 8.6%, many companies are still dealing

10 Aug

BLOG: Resiliency over recovery during economic downturn

published on August 10, 2020 - 1:49 PM

Even in the strongest of economic environments, running a business is challenging. The effects of the coronavirus pandemic — both

28 Jun

Fresno can lead in workforce development

published on June 28, 2019 - 10:53 AM

One of the most important building blocks for a strong, growing economy is the development of a talented workforce. Without

BLOG: California’s workforce transformation must include people with disabilities

Posted: April 17, 2025 at 3:40 pm

We have something in common with Gov. Gavin Newsom and
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BLOG: Revolutionizing health care — why functional medicine is gaining business traction

Posted: April 15, 2025 at 3:15 pm

You’re tired, irritable and gaining weight. Your sleep is off,
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